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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Glass Hip Flask (black)

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Overview

Two parts:

1. Rectangular glass container with black leather covering upper half. Metal "cup" on bottom half. A pop-up lid is attached at top of the flask in order to stop from getting lost when lid is taken off.
2. Metal rectangular shaped cup that is placed over the top.

Historical information

A hip flask is a thin container designed for holding liquor, typically worn in a pocket. They are often contoured to match the curve of the wearer's hip or thigh for comfort and discretion.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.587

Item type

Drinking vessels

Objects

Themes

Food & Beverage

Material

Leather

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Keywords

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 13 September, 2026

Completeness

83

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